Cosmos flowers are also called the cherry blossoms of autumn, and represent autumn in Japan. Fields of cosmos can be seen in many places in Japan because they are easy to grow as long as they get a lot of sunshine, even on land that is not fertile.

This field of cosmos is one of the largest in Japan, with 10 million cosmos flowers blooming in a field larger than 100 thousand square meters. These pink, white, orange and yellow flowers bloom from mid-August to the end of September. At the Cosmos Festa, held every year when cosmos bloom, you can enjoy fireworks and events, including the exhibition of local products.

Hana-no-Miyako Koen (park) at Lake Yamanaka in Yamanashi Prefecture is a special place where you can see the grand sight of Mt. Fuji over a field of cosmos flowers. The best season to visit is from the beginning of September to mid-October, where you can see not only pink and white cosmos, but also the yellow cosmos field mixed with orange. This is a must-see.

The five-storied pagoda standing in the pastoral fields is the landmark of Bicchu Kokubunji Temple in Okayama Prefecture. Cosmos bloom around the temple from the beginning to the end of October, where you can see the field of cosmos set against the five-storied pagoda in the background. Such scenery can only be viewed in Japan.